One sent to hospital after carbon monoxide poisoning Friday

Published: Monday, June 16, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, June 16, 2014 at 7:55 a.m.

Workers were evacuated and one person was sent to Park Ridge Health after Hendersonville firefighters discovered high levels of carbon monoxide at Hendersonville Printing Company Friday morning.

According to a release from the Hendersonville Fire Department, carbon monoxide readings were close to 300 parts per million. A normal carbon monoxide reading level range in a home is less than 5 parts per million, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Firefighters determined a propane-powered forklift being used inside the enclosed building was the source of the carbon monoxide Friday morning.

Fire department crews and Henderson County EMS responded to a medical call around 10:15 a.m. Friday. When they arrived, it was clear that the patient was experiencing symptoms related to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a release from the

fire department.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. High levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can cause loss of consciousness and death.

By 12:30 p.m. Friday, all occupants were allowed back inside the Hendersonville Printing Company after the building was properly ventilated and no more carbon monoxide readings were detected.

Known as the “invisible killer,” carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and poisonous gas produced by products of incomplete combustion and equipment powered by internal combustion engines, such as cars, power washers, portable generators and lawn mowers.

<p>Workers were evacuated and one person was sent to Park Ridge Health after Hendersonville firefighters discovered high levels of carbon monoxide at Hendersonville Printing Company Friday morning.</p><p>According to a release from the Hendersonville Fire Department, carbon monoxide readings were close to 300 parts per million. A normal carbon monoxide reading level range in a home is less than 5 parts per million, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.</p><p>Firefighters determined a propane-powered forklift being used inside the enclosed building was the source of the carbon monoxide Friday morning.</p><p>Fire department crews and Henderson County EMS responded to a medical call around 10:15 a.m. Friday. When they arrived, it was clear that the patient was experiencing symptoms related to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a release from the</p><p>fire department.</p><p>According to the Centers for Disease Control, the most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. High levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can cause loss of consciousness and death.</p><p>By 12:30 p.m. Friday, all occupants were allowed back inside the Hendersonville Printing Company after the building was properly ventilated and no more carbon monoxide readings were detected.</p><p>Known as the “invisible killer,” carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and poisonous gas produced by products of incomplete combustion and equipment powered by internal combustion engines, such as cars, power washers, portable generators and lawn mowers.</p>